One day. One purpose. Giving Day goal surpassed

For the third straight year, our online Giving Day set new records for money raised in a 24-hour period because of faithful supporters who believe in our mission and the potential in our students.

At the end of Giving Day, the total topped the $250,000 goal at $253,625. Gifts continued to post over the coming days resulting in a total of $258,768 from 816 donors!

These gifts help bridge the gap between operational costs and revenue from tuition, room, and board. These funds are critical in our ability to provide enough financial aid so potential students can say “YES!” to MVNU and experience quality, challenging academic programs and grow in their relationship with Jesus.

Alumni, friends, donors, faculty, and staff were asked to shine their light on MVNU’s students with their gifts to the University Fund or programs of particular interest. The total contributed toward these funds included:

Arts & Music — $16,962 including a $10,000 lead gift from Bruce (’71) & Roberta (’71) Granger.

Athletics — $5,939.

Campus Ministries — $23,755 including a $20,000 combined lead gift from the MVNU Board of Trustees.

Student Experience — $22,304 which includes a $10,000 dollarfor-dollar matching gift from Kaye (’86) & Daniel Ranke in honor of Kaye’s mother, Nota McCall, who was the resident director of Pioneer Hall for 20 years.

Student Research $27,055 with combined lead gift of $25,000 from Alex (’91) & Kim Doverspike and Curt (’88) & Deanna Gingrich

University Fund & Endowments — $162,753 which includes a $10,000 lead gift from the Senior Leadership Team.

“We are thankful for the support of alumni, friends, family, community business partners, the local community, and our staff and faculty,” said Darrel George, Assistant Vice President for Development. “Not only did they give from their heart, they encouraged others to support our students. We are also grateful for our lead donors whose support provided a spotlight on programs and areas that are important to our students and their vocational aspirations.”